Solar eclipse of 1919

The 1919 solar eclipse was notable because it provided evidence for Einstein's General Theory of Relativity. During the eclipse, scientists observed starlight passing close to the Sun. Einstein predicted that gravity from the Sun would bend light, causing stars near the Sun to appear slightly shifted from their usual positions. Expedition teams from England and the U.S. photographed these stars during the eclipse. The observed deflection matched Einstein’s predictions, supporting his theory over the Newtonian view. This event marked a pivotal moment in physics, confirming that gravity influences light, and changed our understanding of space and time.